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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 306.47 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 306.47 and 155.83 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 306.47 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/306.47 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 306.47 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 47,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757.23/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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